Posts by Nikola Bakraceski

Compassionate guidance for grief, aging & life transitions Life is full of changes – some expected, some not. Even positive moments like becoming an empty-nester or retiring can stir complex emotions. Moreover, losses and transitions can leave us feeling unmoored, uncertain, or heavier than we expected.  Marjorie Thomsen, LICSW, brings decades of experience and a…

Compassionate, evidence-based support for OCD and intrusive thoughts Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood. However, for those living with it, its impact is very real.  Caitlin Entwistle Egan, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializes in evidence-based support for OCD and related challenges. She offers compassionate care to help individuals navigate intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and the…

Compassionate Support for Substance Use Recovery “I couldn’t heal because I kept pretending I wasn’t hurt.”>This realization lies at the core of Sharnelle Branyon’s therapeutic work. She focuses on creating a space where individuals no longer have to carry their struggles alone. In this space, they can begin to understand what lies beneath patterns of…